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February 3, 2012

The Weekend Round-Up: February 4-5

Two years ago this month, I remember thinking that I couldn’t picture DC without two feet of snow blanketing the sidewalks, streets, front yards, and green spaces. We temporarily replaced the stroller with a sled, and snow boots became … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2012

The Permanent Collection: National Museum of Natural History

One of my New Year’s blogging resolutions was to re-organize a bit. I devote so much of this space to posting about special, timely events that I often neglect writing about the “tried and true,” those mainstay DC attractions … Continue reading →

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January 27, 2012

The Weekend Round-Up: January 27-29

Who would ever guess that near-60-degree nice days in DC would be a regular occurrence in the middle of winter? This is exactly why this weekend round-up is steeped with recommendations that take place indoors, despite at least one … Continue reading →

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January 25, 2012

Baby You Can (Pretend) Drive My Car

The 2012 Washington Auto Show begins this Friday, January 27, and runs through Sunday, February 5. And before you dismiss this information, thinking you can’t bring your kids to this “grown-up” event, keep an open mind and read on. … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2012

The Weekend Round-Up: January 20-22

I have to start this weekend round-up with a special shout-out. It was six years ago yesterday that my favorite little man arrived, and life became a fantastic adventure I never could have imagined prior to becoming a parent. … Continue reading →

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January 13, 2012

The Weekend Round-Up: January 13-15

Our museums will be full of special events this weekend — good timing, as a blast of chilly weather is on its way (to be followed by a heat wave, I’m sure). For some off the Mall activities, there’s … Continue reading →

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January 8, 2012

Where to Play on the Weekdays: January 9-13

Monday – Start the week with some magic and laughs as The Great Zucchini performs his weekly show at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, Va. The fun begins at 10:30am, and tickets can be purchased at the door ($5/person). Read … Continue reading →

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December 4, 2011

Where to Play on the Weekdays: December 5-9

Monday – Kids ages 3-5 can meet the trees that represent the season at Green Spring Gardens’ workshop, Garden Sprouts: Forever Evergreens. Guests will get an intro to the tree then create a related craft. Admission is $5/county residents, … Continue reading →

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November 25, 2011

The Weekend Round-Up: November 25-27

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and has emerged from the food comas unscathed, because this is a weekend to relish. Not only is it an extra long one, but we get to it enjoy it amid blue … Continue reading →

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November 15, 2011

The KFDC 2011 Guide to DC’s Best Holiday Events

DC doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the holidays. There are options galore for celebrating the season, many of them annual events that quickly become family traditions. See model trains wind through miniature Christmas villages, drive through dazzling light … Continue reading →

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